Bess Blumenfeld
About Bess Blumenfeld
Bess Blumenfeld is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in Los Angeles, California, with a background in corporate law and business development. She has held positions at notable firms such as Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Thinkwell Group, and has a strong educational foundation in law and business.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Bess Blumenfeld currently serves as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2021. Her work is based in Los Angeles, California, where she contributes to the firm's legal practice. Gunderson Dettmer specializes in serving the technology and life sciences sectors, providing legal services that include corporate law, venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Experience at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Bess Blumenfeld worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates from 2018 to 2021. Initially, she was a Summer Associate for three months in 2018, followed by her role as an Associate in the Corporate department from 2019 to 2021. During her time there, she focused on corporate law matters, gaining experience in complex transactions and regulatory compliance.
Experience at Thinkwell Group
Prior to her legal career, Bess Blumenfeld was a Senior Associate in Business Development and Global Strategy at Thinkwell Group from 2014 to 2016. In this role, she worked in the Greater Los Angeles Area, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and business development efforts.
Educational Background
Bess Blumenfeld has a comprehensive educational background in business and law. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also attended ESCP Business School for International Business in 2013. Blumenfeld obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she studied at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career and Internships
Bess Blumenfeld began her professional journey with various roles that provided her with diverse experience. She worked as a Corporate Legal Intern at Lionsgate in 2017 and again in 2019, where she gained insights into corporate legal practices. Earlier, she served as an Executive Assistant at the Pasadena Arts Council from 2010 to 2012 and as a Leasing Representative at Campus Apartments from 2011 to 2013, both roles contributing to her organizational and communication skills.